Patrick Swayze

Biography

Born 08/18/1952

Patrick Swayze was a Texas-born movie actor whose background in ballet and gymnastics ironically gave him a physique well-suited for his roles as hunky love interest or macho action film hero. His early roles as the only slightly older patriarchal figure of his onscreen teenage families in films...
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Highlights

  • In 2009, Co-starred as an aging rock star, opposite younger brother Don, in the film "Powder Blue" (released straight to DVD)
  • In 2009, Played FBI Agent Charles Barker in the short-lived A&E drama, "The Beast"
  • In 2006, Played Kristin Scott-Thomas' golf teacher in the British comedy “Keeping Mum”

Family & Companions

  • Jesse Swayze: father (Died in 1982)
  • Patsy Swayze: mother (Choreographed films, "Urban Cowboy" (1980) and "Liar's Moon" (1982); also owned a ballet school)
  • Don Swayze: brother (Born in 1958)

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